You will see new and exciting editorial changes in our hyper-local community newspaper in the next few weeks. These enhancements will continue to reflect our commitment to the Fayetteville community, providing local news, information, and insights to our base of dedicated readers.
After twenty-nine years, we are getting older and better, accentuating and showcasing the people, businesses, and organizations that define our community.
This month alone, we are introducing two new features that will provide insights and information in areas critically important to our quality of life.
In partnership with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, we will introduce a Health and Wellness feature that will provide information on healthy living and keep residents informed of medical services and innovations.
In this edition, we are proud to welcome Troy Williams to our distinguished list of Up & Coming Weekly contributing writers.
Troy is a longtime resident of Fayetteville and a respected journalist and community activist. He is a strong advocate of the First Amendment and the Fourth Estate, and he is well-versed in effectively utilizing media to communicate with the Fayetteville/Cumberland County community. For years, Troy served on the Fayetteville Observer's Community Advisory Board, penning bold and pointed op-ed columns for the daily newspaper. Starting with this edition, Troy's laser-focused insights into all facets of Fayetteville and Cumberland County will provide entertaining and thought-provoking reading. Troy is a talented investigative journalist who doesn't shy away from controversy.
We are confident you will enjoy his perspectives. Troy also hosts his own weekly radio show on WIDU 1600 AM.
Stay tuned, Fayetteville. We're listening. As I said, we're getting older and better. Thank you for reading Up & Coming Weekly.

(Top photo: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center will be contributing Health and Wellness features throughout the month. Bottom photo: Troy Williams will be offering his perspective on Fayetteville and Cumberland County every other week in his column, Troy's Perspective.)